Bcr 327

ISSUE 327

September 2015

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Trailflex

Unique alternative to traditional doors

10 year porosity guarantee, BREEAM credits available.

Trailflex uses recycled car tyres and stone bound with polyurethane resin to create one of the greenest paving solutions on the market today. Installed using a simple, single pour process, the resulting surface is uniquely flexible to 90°. Trailflex resists tree root intrusion, will not clog and requires virtually no maintenance, ensuring fast and efficient drainage of rainwater and the replenishment of groundwater, allowing surrounding trees and plants to thrive. With a straight line loading of 17.5 tonnes, Trailflex surfacing is extremely robust, making it suitable for almost any application or location in town or country.

is ideally suited to car parks, cycle paths, footpaths, golf cart paths, and tree surrounds.

BREEAM credits are available for using Trailflex, which requires minimal ground preparation and

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1st Sliding Folding Doors specialise in the supply and installation of specialist concertina style doors which open up a room in a way that traditional patio and French doors cannot achieve. Based in London, the national company has years of experience and are proud to offer a personal service, handling the project from concept to completion.

Available in a wide range of colours, the quality doors provide tighter security, wider openings and the upmost security with state of the art locking systems and hinges which are safe, reliable and long lasting. They are also certified to conform to every current building regulation and are suitable for both domestic and commercial installations.

Equipped with its own in-house fitting teams, 1st Sliding Folding Doors ensures installation is carried out with no disturbance.

Alternatively, the company can supply the doors and you can arrange for the installation to be carried out yourselves. The company can arrange a free site survey to

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offer advice on designs and will follow that up with a quotation with no obligation to you.

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Visit the showroom to see the range of over 20 sets of doors on show from Sunflex, Aliplas, Schuco and Easislide. It is open Monday – Friday from 07:30 to 16:00 and Saturday's from 07:30 to 12:30. For visits outside of these times, please call for an appointment.

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London Build Expo Review

The leading new Construction Exhibition for London and the South of England London Build 2015 burst into action from 18-19 June when it took place at the O2 in London. Thousands of construction industry specialists made an appearance at the exhibition this year for what turned out to be a highly successful edition.

Visitors reaped the opportunity to liaise with major developers and contractors in construction and they benefitted from the knowledge and expertise offered by the various top level speakers who were present at the exclusive conferences and training workshops.

Dubbed the leading construction expo for London and the South of England, over 200 exhibitors turned up to the renowned event to gain a competitive edge in this demanding and ever-developing sector. Those who showcased had the chance to promote their latest products, services and solutions, subsequently increasing brand recognition and generating further trade.

As well as keeping fully up-to-date with the latest industry developments and finding out about the most recent construction projects, those who attended could also approach the senior level executives (from a large number of local and international companies) who were present.

platform for professionals working in the construction market to network with likeminded individuals and obtain interest from potential new clients.

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Hello & welcome to Issue 327 of BCR UK… As with every edition, the team at BCR UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best yet!

We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of TEC UK and LED Synergy.

Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of TEC UK. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Commitment to Excellence’ profile. To find out more, turn to page 3.

And secondly, we are highlighting the successes of LED Synergy by presenting them with the remarkable ‘35th Anniversary Excellence’ status. For more information, look no further than Page 4.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of BCR UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we hope to see you for the next edition.

Ground Sun provide a design and build construction service for all types of residential and commercial projects. With an emphasis on ‘green construction’ we offer particular expertise in Heat pumps design/installation, helical screw pile installation, SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) construction, heat recovery and underfloor heating.

We are technology neutral so Ground Sun can therefore ensure that your renewable technologies are integrated to maximum efficiency within your building and that it is a smart, low cost building to run for the future.

Ground Sun are UK distributing and service agents for Austrian-manufactured Ochsner and UK-manufactured Kensa heat pumps. We are main agents and designers/installers for Chance® Helical Piling Systems and provide a design and build service for SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) construction. We distribute, design and install mechanical heat recovery ventilation and underfloor heating and cooling systems.

Heat Pumps Ground Sun design, supply and install renewable heating and cooling with heat pumps.

We are passionate about heat pump technology and are designers and installers of heat pump systems that deliver low cost, sustainable heating and cooling. This technology saves you money with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint. We are main agents and distributors of high quality Austrianmanufactured Ochsner Heat Pumps and UK-manufactured Kensa Heat Pumps. These heat pumps are amongst the most efficient and advanced in the

world and range from 2kW to 1MW with temperatures up to 95°C, so are suitable for all projects from small domestic to large scale commercial and industrial schemes.

We are accredited installers under MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme).

MCS is an internationally recognised quality assurance scheme, supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Accreditation assures consumers that the company installs heat pumps to the highest quality industry standards, it also ensures that our installations are eligible under the Government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. See Grants and Incentives for more details.

Screw Pile Foundations Excavating deep trenches in the ground is a risky and time consuming job. For example, if you have trees within 10 metres of your property and the ground conditions are clay, you should consider screw pile foundations as your engineer and building control are likely to require you to dig between 2.5 to 3 metres deep for traditional foundations. One of the major advantages of our screw pile rigs is they can operate in restricted access and be carried in and used as a handheld rig or be mounted on a small excavator.

Pile Foundations Ground Sun is a certified installer of the Chance® Helical Pier Foundation System. Since 1912, Chance has been the international leader in earth anchoring.

Their helical piles are used worldwide to secure residential and commercial buildings, tower foundations, heavy equipment foundations and many other deep foundation applications.

The Helical Pulldown Micropile® is a system for constructing a grout column around the shaft of a standard Helical

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How Pile Foundations are installed A hydraulic drive drill rig is used to install the screw into the ground. Additional displacement plates and extension shafts are bolted onto the shaft and the helical piles are pulled downwards. Torque is applied until the necessary load capacity has been achieved. A flowable grout fills the void, surrounding and encapsulating the shaft. The helical pile shaft is then cut off and screw pile plate is attached ready for ring beams to be installed.

SIP Panels Ground Sun design and build smart, thermally advanced commercial and domestic buildings for a low carbon future.

SIPs are Structural Insulated Panels used as an alternative to traditional building methods. Ground Sun advocates SIPs as a highly efficient and ecologically sound method of construction.

SIPs can be used for residential or commercial buildings and in both cases lead to dramatically reduced heating bills and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

The panels are fabricated in the factory with an inner rigid polyurethane (PUR) core of insulation sandwiched between two outer skins of oriented strand board (OSB).

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Pier foundation system pile. The screw pile guarantees that your building/ structure is anchored on a solid base.

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Commitment to Excellence

Protecting your investment Building and Construction Review is proud to present Ockwells with its highly regarded Commitment to Excellence award.

Having been founded in 1991, next year will see Ockwells’ 25th consecutive year in the trade. The temporary protection product specialists operate from three strategically placed branches in Newbury, Warrington and Glasgow in order to successfully serve their ever-growing customer base.

The business is a solution provider supplying temporary protection materials for finished

surfaces like floors, doors, windows, kitchens and sanitary ware to main contractors, house builders, subcontractors and marine fit-out companies. Its extensive product portfolio includes items such as adhesive tape, films, protection boards, sanitary ware protection, cable protectors and stair and door protection components.

“One of the primary products in our range is Ockwells Stickymat, a revolutionary temporary protection in medium duty and light duty which can be used to protect a multitude of finished surfaces from construction damage

and spills,” detailed John Gray, Sales Director at Ockwells. “Ockwells Stickymat is flame retardant certified to LPS1207 and is breathable, meaning it can be used to protect a variety of substrates including concrete, marble, stone, tile, sealed hardwood and even kitchen worktops and sanitary ware.”

Ockwells also boasts an innovative selection of flame retardant products certified to BRE LPS1207 and Certifire TS63, ensuring quality and reliable onsite protection can be provided across all applications. In addition, the company’s highly qualified team of sales experts are constantly on hand to visit individual locations, providing all of the necessary solutions, guidance and product demonstrations.

“We aim to continue our significant growth organically and through acquisition whilst further increasing our interaction in our marketplace through improved expertise and service. We recently relocated our Warrington branch to bigger premises to cope with the demand in that area and have expanded our external sales team to increase our interaction with our customers.”

Ockwells attends many Constructionline events, having achieved great success after showcasing its innovative products to both new and existing customers at numerous

industry-specific exhibitions. The team recently attended London Build and are excited to be appearing at the Build Show in October and Scotland Build in November.

“We believe that excellent service is key to a good supplier-customer relationship,” John continued. “We do everything we can to ensure we make it easy for our customers to deal with us; from finding the correct solution, to site demonstrations, to next day timed deliveries.

Contact T +44 (0)1635 876336 sales@ockwells.co.uk www.ockwells.co.uk

Thermal Energy Components Building and Construction Review is pleased to feature TEC UK Ltd for securing its coveted Commitment to Excellence award.

The air handling solutions company is a dedicated division of Klingenburg, an establishment bought into the UK just less than two years ago. Famously noted for its state-ofthe-art technology and premium products, TEC UK delivers highly functional innovations that make considerable contributions towards saving energy resources and reducing CO2 emissions.

Andrew Patch, Country Manager at TEC UK, explained more about the brand’s prestigious status in the industry, “We have earned a market reputation as the most

innovative supplier of energy recovery components. With a wide range of models within each product group, we can offer customer-oriented solutions to both simple and sophisticated requirements in air-conditioning and ventilation technology.

“Our clients value our custom-made system solutions, punctual deliveries, and unique production quality, whilst Klingenburg’s dedicated product development and mechanical engineering department enables us to rapidly set new standards.”

Klingenburg’s heat exchangers and humidifiers are suitable for all space heating and cooling needs, serving great purpose in small apartments, large factories, cruise ships, spray paint shops and data-processing centres. TEC UK’s line of Heat Recovery systems come in 4 different types, the

first option being the Rotary Heat Exchangers, which are unbeatable when it comes to recovering thermal energy in air-conditioning systems.

Meanwhile, the GS range comprises components perfect for ventilation in small apartments, office complexes, farm stables, swimming pools, refrigerated stores and warehouses. Counterflow Plate Heat Exchangers recover up to 90% (by rigorous calculations) of existing room heat or cold and are used wherever a circulation of air is undesirable, as in this design the airstreams are completely separated.

Another variety comes in the form of cross-flow plate heat exchangers (PWT), items best known for their outstanding resistance and robustness. These products are available in aluminium, epoxy-coated aluminium or stainless steel and can be utilised in industry, ventilation and extraction systems for adiabatic cooling and the cooling of electrical cabinets.

The CERTO Humidifiers are the latest addition, incorporating patented technology to create a maintenance-friendly solution exuding power and reliability.

he commented. “We provide individual solutions, precisely tailored to our customers’ requirements. Thanks to our global service operations and highly-trained staff, we can resolve any problem on the spot.”

Upon discussing the company’s future movements, Andrew summarised, “Our in-house research and development division is constantly striving to create new and innovative products to save energy and help protect the climate and environment.

Our aim is to increase brand awareness and promote our cutting-edge range of products. We also plan to expand further in the UK and in the next 2/3 years as we hope to be manufacturing here in the UK.” Contact T +44 (0)1460 247111 info@tecukltd.co.uk www.tecukltd.co.uk

All of TEC UK’s products are certified by Eurovent and in its quest for consistency and credibility, the company has also secured ISO 9001: 2008 certification from The British Assessment Bureau. According to Andrew, it’s this dedication to going that one step further that really sets the company apart as a standout name, “Our priority for quality is just as important as the long service life of our products,”

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into a 110v power supply allowing users to meet site regulations. It is suitable for multiple sanding operations delivering a rapid, economical, consistently powerful performance comparable to a conventional 500W electric machine, even under heavy load. The sander has a ‘closed construction’ which prevents dust from entering the motor, avoiding typical wear and tear damage experienced by electric machines, prolonging its lifespan and making it low maintenance.

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35 Years Excellence

Over 3 decades of Industry Excellence Building and Construction Review is pleased to announce that LEDsynergy has been selected for achieving its prestigious 35th Anniversary Excellence award.

This significant achievement has enabled the business, which was established in 1980, to secure itself the title of a reputable frontrunner in LED production and customisation. The exceptional electronic LED display and sign manufacturer has enjoyed considerable growth and expansion ever since its inception, attaining an ever-growing loyal customer base.

Its notable reputation is largely down to the superiority of its product portfolio. Its first-rate (standard or bespoke) LED displays, clocks and counters which have been carefully refined after 35 years of scrupulous research and development procedures have been utilised by many; ever since its establishment,

commissioning, offering you the most costeffective solution for your needs.

the business has seen to over 20,000 installations! This is a remarkable number which further emphasises LEDsynergy’s continued success and longstanding position in the sector.

LEDsynergy produces signs for many established names – its well-experienced team of staff have created both indoor and outdoor masterpieces for a widespread range of groups including financial tickers, highways & roads, factories, sports arenas, retail outlets, advertising & promotional businesses and those working in offices and medical centres.

Because the company has the aptitude to provide a string of large external full colour video screens as well as single line displays and simple clock units, all specifications can be seen to accordingly. Regardless of an organisation’s size or status, its needs can be met satisfactorily due to the industry leader’s penchant for delivering comprehensive solutions to both small independents and international blue chip companies.

“As an LED screen and display manufacturer, we are able to offer a complete bespoke solution for your business,” explained Jeremy Harwood, Managing Director at LEDsynergy.

“We communicate with our clients all the way through the process from concept to

“We offer no-nonsense, good advice with great service and quality products. Our team of specialists will develop a product and system that does the job you want, as we are passionate about what we do and about doing it well. We want to please so we’ll take time to understand individual needs and build a system that meets certain requirements – this means that our customers receive a stunning solution at a cost-effective price.”

LEDsynergy holds quality customer service in high regard; prioritising the delivery of complete bespoke solutions, tailored accordingly to suit the needs of individual companies. This involves comprehensively handling all stages in an efficient manner, from the development of the original model through to its personalised design and manufacture all the way to its final installation.

One of the most recent additions to the LEDsynergy selection is one of the lightest, thinnest and most energy efficient outdoor digital LED displays available in the marketplace. This revolutionary product was developed as a result of the business teaming up with one of the USA’s foremost manufacturers and is renowned for providing the best picture clarity and colour capability from various distances with its high resolution and image quality. The modular LED panel’s high efficiency design reduces power usage by up to 60% over traditional systems and each module is fully sealed against the weather to achieve reliability in the most extreme weather conditions.

Jeremy Harwood, Managing Director at LEDsynergy In terms of contemporary works, LEDsynergy has just installed a bespoke monolith with full colour video screen at an award winning hotel and Jazz club in Hampshire. The stunning monolith display (constructed in powder coated steel) has two full colour electronic LED screens back to back and stands just short of 5 metres high. The top section has backlit text and the screens are both 10mm pitch, providing a superb medium for promotion and advertising events at the club. Working closely with the founder and owner of the club and his team meant that LEDsynergy could develop exactly what the club wanted, and

it has certainly made a positive impact on its customers and helped boost business.

If you want to be impressed by the wide versatility of the LEDsynergy range, pop down to its offices in Andover, Hampshire to admire the stunning displays presented at its well-furnished showroom. Alternatively, you can find out more by getting touch with the LEDsynergy team today using the contact details supplied below.

T +44 (0)1264 303030 sales@ledsynergy.co.uk www.ledsynergy.co.uk

Lighting News

Outdoor LED lighting: Traditional designs brought up to date One of the names you are most likely to hear when you enquire about replacing outdoor lighting with energy saving LEDs, is NIGHTeye from Timeguard, the firm that has consistently led the way with its combinations of innovative design, superior quality and fast-fix convenience.

Design The original ultra-compact pan-and-tilt Timeguard LED NIGHTeyes broke the mold and were a completely new concept in outdoor lighting design. Small and yet remarkably powerful, these floodlights are compact and stylish enough to be used anywhere.

A range of more business-like looking LED floodlights followed, with precision- designed lenses and reflector plates to ensure that the light that is emitted is not only diffused and more pleasing to the eye, but also give more comprehensive coverage for security.

However, successful as the first NIGHTeyes were, the market soon let it be known that nothing is ever going to displace the original, traditional bulkhead design altogether. So then Timeguard designed new LED bulkhead lights that are compact, strong and attractive, with the same design edge as the original NIGHTeye models.

This season has seen the addition of New super slim options to the range. Made from solid diecast metal with polycarbonate lenses for impact resistance, they are tough enough for industrial and commercial installations and benefit from the even light pattern as do other models in the NIGHTeye range, thanks to the layout of the individual diodes behind the frosted light-diffusing lenses. Schools, colleges, offices and back yards everywhere win all-round: energy saving with faster payback, good looks, good quality and a straightforward installation job to replace old energy-guzzling bulkheads.

be suitable to last the intended life of the product and a heat sink to dissipate the heat produced and the all-important PIR detectors. The quality of these components is as important as that of the diode in building a long-lasting product. For instance, relatively few of the PIRs on the market are actually rated to switch LEDs which, despite their low rating, do generate a significant spike in switching. Some LED lamps do not even have proper cooling fins.

Very cheap is rarely very cheerful. The most economical lighting of all is the lighting made from quality components which can be fitted and forgotten, and that usually means a trusted brand name like Timeguard.

Contact T +44 (0)20 8452 1112 sales@timeguard.com www.timeguard.com

Quality and reliability Of course an LED lamp requires a lot more than the diodes – there is also a driver which needs to

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Building News

Sustainable Excellence because our Environment Matters Manufactured and owned by Francis Flower, the leading supplier of specialised mineral materials and services established in 1953, Gypsol acts as an exceptional alternative to sand/cement screeds and polished concrete. The high calibre anhydrite freeflowing floor screed binder is meticulously manufactured in the UK and makes for the perfect supplement to underfloor heating.

Having been established more than five decades ago, Francis Flower’s extensive experience in the milling, grinding, blending and storage of fine mineral powders has secured itself as a company you can trust to provide quality results. The business has worked comprehensively to process and stock an impressive range of products, which includes milled anhydrite, marble, bentonite and granulated & powdered minerals (as well as Gypsol anhydrite screed binder).

The leading brand has fast become a staple product in the development and innovation of liquid screed. When compared to the more outdated and traditional flooring systems, Gypsol has proven to be more advantageous in a multitude of ways. Not only is it significantly cheaper, less problematic and more environmentally friendly (as it is constructed predominantly from a recycled material), it is also incredibly easy to apply.

Paul Pepper, Managing Director of Francis Flower, commented: “The Gypsol product is a highly useful, innovative creation. Since introducing the product two and a half years ago we have received a fantastic amount of interest and sales have soared. We provide the basis for your company to produce a high quality floor screed and we create the demand in the market for you to sell into.”

Gypsol anhydrite flowing screeds are available from Cemex, Hope Construction Materials, Aggregate Industries, Gallagers

manufacturers Oakworth Homes.”

of Maidstone, The Concrete Company, Breedon Aggregates England, and Able Screeders of London.

Architects, designers, main contractors, self-builders and flooring contractors utilise this specialist ingredient in order to effectively enhance their industrial projects. The incorporation of Gypsol over underfloor heating systems lessens costs and increases sustainability, and tests have confirmed that those using anhydrite screeds can improve the co-efficient performance of an underfloor heating system by up to 25%. In addition, flow temperatures can be reduced by 40 to 50 Celsius (compared to the temperatures required for radiator systems).

A recent addition to the Francis Flower portfolio is the Solida System, which is designed to provide a whole house heating solution by combining existing technologies and the Gypsol based flowing anhydrite floor screeds. The process involves incorporating Gypsol screed in separating floors in order to maximise desirability, asset value and useable space.

“This system enables the screed to go on the first floor on timber floors, ensuring homeowners encapsulate underfloor heating effectively,” Paul explained.

“As a sustainable alternative to radiators, the Solida System improves a house builder’s green credentials massively as it reduces energy use. We now have a number of customers using the Solida System, including the renowned timber frame

Gypsol will be showcased at many trade shows over the course of the next two years, as the company has confirmed its attendance at five homebuilding and renovating shows. They will also be making an appearance at the Build Show 2015 in Birmingham in October and the GreenBuild Expo in Manchester this November.

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Whether you are an architect, designer, main contractor, self builder or a flooring contractor, our website is designed to ensure that you have at your fingertips all of the information neccessary to maximise the benefit of GYPSOL screed in your project.

We will be attending at the following shows: 25th–27th September 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Excel London 6th–8th October 2015 UK Construction Week – NEC Birmingham 24th–25th October 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Edinburgh 6th–8th November 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Northern (Harrogate) 10th–11th November 2015 Greenbuild Expo – Manchester 21st–22nd November 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Southwest (Somerset/Bath)

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Timber & Insulation News

Reflecting quality and comfort We’re sure you’ve heard of Low-E Glass.

Well this insulation works the same way.

Low-E insulation is the thinnest most effective reflective insulation on sale in the UK and this year the manufacturer is celebrating their 25th year in business. Made from recycled material, without the use of solvents or adhesives, Low-E Insulation has one of the lowest Carbon Footprints of any insulation on the market. It carries a Class A/Class 1 Fire Rating for use in areas where similar products fall short.

Unlike traditional Insulation, Low-E does not have to absorb heat before it becomes effective. It works by reflecting heat directly back to the source. The idea of using reflective layers to reduce heat loss is not new; it’s just never been done in such an effective manner. Don’t be misled by ‘shiny’ insulations that claim to reflect, they may reflect light but if they are made from plastic they won’t reflect heat in the same way. Low-E is made from 99.4% pure insulation grade aluminium. The closed cell foam ensures the

product won’t absorb moisture while also providing a thermal break, reducing the risk of condensation and interstitial condensation.

Without multiple layers Low-E is very lightweight, easy to cut and with no dragging on screws, it’s extremely quick to install.

Tested by the British Board of Agrément to 600Pa Low-E was found to have an air-leakage rate of ZERO, making it ideal for timber frame and new build construction.

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M&M’s Unilog Pro at leading edge of Landscape Timbers Regarded as the UKs No. 1 Landscaping Timber range, Unilog Pro from M&M Timber has long been synonymous with versatility and longevity and has set the standard by which others follow. Treated to BS 8417 for Use Class 4, ‘Unilog Pro15’ offers a genuine 15 years’ service life in permanent ground contact conditions and ‘Unilog Pro 30’ as it name suggests, offers impressive 30 year service life.

Available in a range of sizes and options to suit a wide variety of uses, Unilog Pro’s carefully selected timbers are all kiln dried and pressure treated using the latest Tanalith E preservative technology.

Unilog Pro timbers have been specified for some of the most prestigious and adventurous landscaping projects undertaken in the UK. Perfect for a wide

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We are the Leaders in Engineered Timber Frame Solutions Whether it is a single story house or a six story apartment block, using our products greatly reduces the time required to complete the internal shell by up to 50% compared to traditional brick and block methods of construction.

With quicker build times, increased logistical efficiencies and greater cost controls, an increasing number of developers are switching on to our Timber Frame solutions.

Established in 2008 by D.Prescott, S.Prescott, M.Bean and D.Grantley, Yorkshire Timber Engineering has seen significant growth in the years to follow. Its rapid progression has enabled the business to become one of Yorkshire’s leading providers of roof trusses, engineered floor joists and timber frame solutions.

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range of landscaping applications such as earth retaining walls, raised flower beds, perimeter and garden fencing in a variety of venues including theme and leisure parks. Unilog Pro is also widely used in the construction of children’s playground and amenity areas.

For more information, contact M&M Timber on: +44 (0)1299 832611 or see website at: www.mmtimber.co.uk.

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Doors, Windows, Flooring & Interiors News

Homelux: A dominant brand in both the DIY Superstores and the Trade Homelux offer a wide range of solutions to complete any tiling project for the professional or DIY user. The Homelux range of tiling accessory products has widened over the years to become a dominant brand in both the DIY Superstores and the Trade.

Homelux is a worldwide supplier of tiling accessories including edging profiles such as tile trim’s, listello’s, bath and shower seals and a variety of decorative enhancement products, most of which is manufactured at the extrusion and moulding facility based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The business is recognised for its leading edge technology in extrusion and is able to produce unique differentiated product such as ceramic, glass and wood effect profiles which all form part of the Homelux range. Homelux has recently expanded into new categories such as Luxury Mosaics, Waterproof Matting, Crack Isolation Matting and Undertile Heating.

Homelux is part of the Q.E.P Group who are

known as a world class, worldwide provider of innovative, quality and value-driven flooring and industrial solutions. As a leading worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor Q.E.P. delivers a comprehensive line of hardwood flooring, flooring installation tools, tiling tools and accessories, adhesives and flooring related products.

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Window Manufacturer reports record growth Yorkshire based window manufacturer, Building Product Solutions is celebrating a number of new contracts wins which has boosted turnover by a remarkable 60%.

The Barnsley based company has seen its turnover rise from £2.2m to £3.5m for the financial year 2014/15.

Building Product Solutions has been investing heavily and in the last twelve months has taken significant strides to cement its position as a major supplier to the new build market.

After securing a number of high profile contracts wins with house builders such as Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Larkfleet, Harron Homes and Gleeson the company is also boasting a £11m order book.

The company, which incorporated in during the double-dip recession in 2009, has also seen staff numbers increase from 33 to 50 and the purchase of its manufacturing facility at Goldthorpe.

Other key milestones for the business have been extension of the premises to house a new glass plant bringing the entire production operation in house, the purchase of a new liveried vehicle fleet, the launch of bespoke on-site software and Sales Director, Lynne Darwin (Pictured above) being named the first female Business Person of the Year by the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

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Luctra® scoops prestigious Red Dot Award for outstanding product design LUCTRA®, the innovative lighting system from DURABLE, has received the Red Dot Award for product design.

The award, agreed upon by an independent jury of internationally recognized design experts, professors and journalists, is regarded as one of the most prestigious distinctions in the industry.

finishes. Cold white and warm white LEDs with an illuminance of up to 1,000 lux and extremely even light distribution ensure that the intensity and colour closely replicates daylight. Available in RADIAL or LINEAR designs, LUCTRA® will individually and automatically change the colour of light during the course of the day.

The high quality LUCTRA® LED lighting system provides biologically effective light that can be adapted to suit a person’s own daily circadian rhythm. This human centric approach to lighting, backed by the latest scientific research, ensures enhanced wellbeing and productivity.

All models are equipped with the intelligent VITACORE® electronic system, which offers users to control the brightness and colour of the light on a touch panel. The free VITACORE® app turns LUCTRA® into a flexible lighting tool and contains a pre-set 24-hour lighting sequence.

The LUCTRA® range comprises of four floor and table lamps models in two modern, minimalistic designs and three stylish colour

T +44 (0)1202 851130 enquiries@luctra-uk.com www.luctra.co.uk

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Kitchen, Bathrooms & Bedrooms News

New pump design caught in a spider’s web Salamander Pump’s strong focus on product development is not only spawning an ambitious new product programme but also allows the expanding R&D team to look at improvements to the existing product portfolio. The evolution of new pump designs, incorporating new technology and using new materials, allow manufacturers like Salamander to continuously add value to the shower pump market with more reliable, compact and quieter products at affordable prices.

Following the complete redesign of the bestselling CT range, Salamander design engineers have turned their attention to improving their long established centrifugal range of shower and whole house

Profactum: EPICAD & EPISOLAR Let's take a minute to talk about CAD. Like anything else it’s a tool. How effective it is will depend on how you use it and how far you are prepared to let it make your job easier. These days CAD isn’t just about the magical design process where the dream room appears in realistic 3D. Of course that’s important, and the system needs to be easy to master and quick to use in front of the customer.

pumps. The latest improvements apply to the Right Pump ranges RSP, RHP and RGP and the premium ESP CPV range, all of which cover a wide number of solutions for positive or negative head installations as well as options for shower pumps or whole house pumps, supporting either a single or multiple outlets.

Interestingly, their inspiration has been around for over 100 million years!

Centrifugal action within the pump basically pushes incoming water radially outwards from the centre of a rotating impellor to deflect the water onto fixed blades. Water pressure increases at each stage before reaching the outlet. This water

However, as a retailer your job starts much earlier: What do you sell? How do you price it and calculate margins?

pressure increase relies on failsafe compression between the inlet and outlet components, which are bolted together.

Do you have enough control over what goes into your CAD system (content and branding) and do you have cost-effective access to bespoke services if you need some help?

If you have a sales team, can you deliver product book updates, control prices and discounts, and retrieve contract information for order processing and installation?

Is it possible to transfer jobs between designers and surveyors, or send them to order processing? Will changes be tracked effectively and can job details be accessed by those who need it, when they need it, using the internet?

EPICAD and EPISOLAR from ProFactum Ltd enable all aspects of your business to run smoothly, eliminating errors and enabling seamless communication between different people in your organisation.

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Salamander extends Time to Relax UK Bathrooms was established the CT family in 2005 to provide brand name products at reduced costs via an online platform. With discounts on items of up to 35%, the business manages to boast the most competitive prices in the marketplace whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and aesthetic appeal.

Salamander Pumps has introduced CT Bathroom, a shower pump that quietly and efficiently boosts hot and cold supplies to the whole bathroom. Innovative crossover technology allows the hot or cold water to run separately without the pump overheating.

CTBathroom comes with a standard 2 year warranty, with an additional 1 year available free of charge through the Pumpwise service scheme.

Salamander Pumps are one of the UK’s leading producers of shower pump systems. Based in Sunderland, the company has been producing top quality shower pumps for over 20 years. Salamander pumps are produced in the UK from top quality components, 90% of which are sourced from the UK itself. Every pump is subjected to extensive quality control checks to make sure it performs to the required standard.

For further details, visit: www.salamanderpumps. co.uk or telephone: +44 (0)191 516 2002.

Finding stylish and functional bathroom products at a reasonable rate whilst browsing online is a difficult feat – this is where UK Bathrooms steps in with its vast range of cost-effective fittings and accessories. Its wide-reaching selection includes branded baths, showers, shower enclosures, toilets, basins, radiators, tiles, bathroom suites and associated accessories, stocking respected bathroom brands such as from Villeroy & Boch, Roca and Grohe.

Having supplied more than 150,000 baths, showers, toilets and basins across the UK, the company has developed to become an established name in the industry, having sold equipment to many esteemed organisations (such as Lord's Cricket Ground, the House of Commons, the Leicester Square Odeon and the Old Bailey).

Contact T +44 (0)1765 694720 mail@ukbathrooms.com www.ukbathrooms.com

Kingkraft Ltd Kingkraft Ltd is an established company manufacturing bathing and moving and handling products for high dependency and independent bathing.

Kingkraft are a UK based manufacturer and have been established in the assisted bathing market for over 31 years. Our product design and development is all done in house by our technical team.

We regularly install products in people’s homes, but we have also carried out projects in Schools, Hostels, Airports, a campsite and Chester Zoo! Many of these projects have been Changing places bathrooms and hygiene rooms.

Our product portfolio includes a range of 6 assisted baths, all offer a variety of flexibility for accessing the bath thus allowing for an improved bathing process. Whirlpool, lights and music options are available. We also manufacture and install a range of adjustable wash basins, wall mounted and free standing shower changing tables.

Finally to complement the bathroom, the tilt in space shower/ toilet chair offers convenience and safety for disabled children and older people when showering and toileting. The tilt in space facility allows the seat to be adjusted to different angles to enable easier access when showering.

For further information or to book a FREE demonstration contact our Head Office in Sheffield on: +44 (0)114 2690697 or visit our website: www.kingkraft.co.uk

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A Clean Start for St Roses Students!

Students at a Stroud school for children with severe physical disabilities are awash with pride thanks to new specially-adapted bathrooms.

St Rose’s School, which celebrates its centenary anniversary, provides education, care and therapy for children aged 2-19 years old with severe disabilities and complex health needs including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, sensory loss and brain injuries.

The special school was in desperate need of new bathrooms as its previous facilities were no longer fit-for-purpose after going 20 years without refurbishment.

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The new facilities have now enabled many of the students to take a more leading role in their daily routine, and ultimately, are helping them to lead more independent lives.

We stock everything from designers brands, such as Matki and Kudos, to more traditional brands such as Armitage Shanks and Imperial Showers. Whether you are just looking for a new set of bathroom taps, bathroom accessories, bathroom cabinets, bathroom furniture or complete bathroom suites – we have everything you need to get your bathroom up and running.

For more information, contact Kingkraft on 01142 690 697 or email info@kingkraft.co.uk

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Flooring News

Flowfresh Floors Attain HACCP International Certification Resin flooring manufacturer Flowcrete UK has secured International HACCP Certification for its Flowfresh range of antimicrobial enhanced polyurethane floors.

This certification means that food and beverage producers operating a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) based food safety programme can specify flooring materials, safe in the knowledge that they will meet the relevant regulatory authority’s standards for safe procurement, production and processing as well as the requirements of the world’s leading quality and food safety standards.

HACCP International certification is a globally recognised benchmark of food safety, and as such is an important set of criteria for businesses eager to gain access to lucrative export markets.

face of corrosive chemicals, moisture, impacts and thermal shock. If it cannot withstand these conditions then the floor can quickly fail – leading to germs and pathogens infiltrating hard to clean cracks.

The importance of installing building materials that minimise contamination and the consequent risk of foodborne illnesses was highlighted in the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Annual Report of Incidents 2015. 1,645 contamination incidents were investigated and microbiological contamination accounted for nearly a quarter of them.

Flowcrete Group’s Technical Director, Grant Adamson, said, “Our polyurethane range has been able to achieve the HACCP International certification thanks to its ability to deliver a long list of strict food industry flooring requirements.”

The costs of these incidents are significant. Not only could a foodborne illness outbreak lead to serious financial and reputational damage for the producer – but every year the FSA estimates that nearly a million people in the UK are affected, with a net cost to the country of £1.5 billion.

The floor plays a crucial role in addressing contamination risks, as an inadequate floor can become a prime site of bacteria build-up. Not only does the floor have to provide a hygienic surface, it needs to do so in the

HACCP guidelines state that a seamless and impervious finish must be maintained at all times, even when subjected to a large-scale food processing facility’s intense working environment. Flowfresh has been specifically formulated to

provide a surface that will comply with food industry regulations for an extended period of time despite the sector’s inherently challenging conditions.

The Polygiene® agent is homogenously distributed throughout the Flowfresh finish. This formulation means that physical damage to the coating won’t create a safe haven for contaminants that’s out of reach of the bacteria killing flooring ingredient.

Flowfresh has also been proven to meet the ISO 22196 standard, which measures a surface’s antibacterial effectiveness on plastics and other non-porous surfaces.

The polyurethane system underwent rigorous testing to show that it complied with this internationally recognised benchmark.

To meet the HACCP International standard, floors also need to allow for adequate drainage and cleaning. A Flowfresh coating can be laid to falls and incorporate stainless steel drainage to quickly channel contaminants and excess liquid out of the area. Coving

can also be incorporated to create a seamless, easily cleanable transition to the wall and even the floor’s texture can be tailored to best suit the cleaning regime.

A seamless, high performance polyurethane finish will also prevent common food industry by-products like fats, acids, blood and oils from seeping into the underlying concrete and damaging the substrate.

Get in touch with your local Flowcrete representative today to find out more about how Flowfresh can help food and beverage facilities meet regulatory requirements and protect against the threat of bacterial contamination.

Flowcrete UK’s expert team will be attending the UK Construction Week, on stand SM2/211 of the Surface Materials Show, and will be on hand to talk about how specific projects can create high performance resin floors.

Contact T +44 (0)1270 753000 www.flowcrete.co.uk

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Building News

Gypsumtools win UK distribution New range of Smart Get the most from your rights of NorthStar Taping Tools Devices providing flexibility software investment and simplicity Plastering supplies firm Gypsumtools has announced that it has secured the exclusive rights to distribute the world renowned NorthStar taping tools in the UK. The Midlands based plastering supplies firm, which boasts one of the most comprehensive and largest ranges of dry lining products, has now added the popular Canadian manufacturer to its impressive list of stock, which includes some of the most well known brands in the world.

NorthStar is one of the leading automatic taping and plastering tool suppliers in Canada. It’s a company renowned for its ongoing innovation in tool development and a commitment to excellence throughout.

Excited about working with NorthStar Gypsumtools now carries the complete taping range of NorthStar products,

including its flagship automatic taper, all the way through to the NorthStar Pro Performance Set, which is specially designed to take the stress out of completing a drywall job.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the new range of NorthStar taping tools that are now available to customers all over the UK can contact Gypsumtools today about NorthStar products or visit: http://www.gypsumtools.com/northstarpro-finishers-set.html Find out more about Gypsumtools’ vast range of tools and equipment for plastering professionals and DIY fans alike at: http://www.gypsumtools.com

Save a life from £1 a day It’s a little known fact that thousands of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) occur in the workplace every year, but businesses have now been given the opportunity to reduce this number and save lives from just £1 a day.

In the last 12 months, Cardiac Science has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for people in all walks of life. The option to lease an AED from £1 a day has seen Cardiac Science’s state of the art Powerheart G5 AEDs put in place to protect employees in locations from tax offices to distilleries, packaging firms to industrial services companies, and from fleets of fishing vessels to major building projects.

Some of the UK’s leading building and construction names, including Carillion, Amalgamated Construction (AMCO) and Balfour Beatty, have snapped up AEDs in a ground breaking hire scheme, which ensures that cost does not prevent a company putting

A new range of easy-to-use energy saving products that could help to reduce energy bills by as much as 20% in a simple yet effective way has been launched by Energenie.

The makers of superior energy saving devices have introduced the MiHome range of adapters and monitors, allowing greater control over heating, lighting and electrical appliances that is truly accessible to everyone.

Working remotely through either an iOS and Android app or a PC, users can simply scan the Gateway with their phone and immediately begin using the central hub of the system to control the full range of easy-touse retrofit actuators.

The modularity of the system means that users can add products as and when they want, in the knowledge it will be compatible with existing

products in the home, and provide a strategic and cost-effective way to gauge energy use and expenditure.

The Mi|Home range can monitor the energy usage of individual sockets, groups or scenes in real-time or over time to see which devices consume the most power and should be turned off.

Entry level model costs start from £70 and are available to buy from: https://energenie4u.co.uk/ catalogue/category/HomeAutomation

Man and Machine’s professional training centre at Thame, Oxfordshire is a fantastic environment where customers can learn from industry experts, gain authorised qualifications and ensure that any CAD investment is utilised to its full potential.

If you are looking to improve design efficiency, reduce costs and bring products or infrastructure to market faster, then their consultative approach will help you to gain a competitive advantage and leverage your own expertise to increase productivity and innovation.

Established in 1989, Man and Machine is part of the European group, operating in 11 countries

worker health and safety at the top of the agenda.

The high spec, super intuitive Powerheart G5 is the first ever AED to combine real-time CPR guidance and fast shock times with advanced patient therapy, and will only deliver a shock if required. The unit has been designed to literally talk a rescuer through the process step-by-step, with clear voice and text prompts meaning it can be used by almost anyone regardless of training.

While not enforceable by law, providing defibrillators in the workplace is recommended by the IOSH, the British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council UK. www.cardiacscience.co.uk/products/ powerheart-g5-aed To find out how you can protect your workforce, contact the team on: +44 (0)161 926 0000 or email: sales@cardiacscience.com.

ATAG Commercial Boilers guarantee a warm welcome at Bristol Lido Visitors to the popular Bristol Lido will be used to a warm welcome from staff whether they are going for a swim in the beautifully restored pool, eating at its award winning restaurant or enjoying a massage in one of the many treatment rooms.

Now there’s an added guarantee of another type of warmth all the year round following the replacement of four old, inefficient boilers with two ATAG XL110 commercial boilers, the last word in super-efficient, environmentally friendly heating technology.

Bristol Lido dates back to 1849 and is one of the oldest surviving in the UK, allowing all year round swimming.

The newly re-vamped and restored Lido opened its doors on December 13, 2008 and has since become a highly successful venue for every occasion from daily swims to celebrations and holidays.

Installed by main contractors Octagon Heating Services, the two ATAG XL110 boilers have a combined output of 190kW and will supply domestic hot water and heating for

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the restaurant, pool and spa.

Featuring ATAG’s tried and tested 316 stainless steel heat exchanger technologies, the XL gives a class leading efficiency of 109.3% (EN677), achieved through seamless upward modulation. High efficiencies combined with NOx emissions, which ATAG believe to be the lowest in its class, make the XL one of the most environmentally friendly boilers on the market today.

T +44 (0)1243 815770 sales@atagcommercial.co.uk www.atagcommercial.co.uk

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with over 750 staff and more than 500,000 installed CAD seats. The company provide expertise in digital design and data management with over 60 years of combined technical and industry experience.

Their specialist knowledge has allowed them to develop a wide variety of services that address the needs of their customers across multiple industries to enable them to design, visualise and simulate to the highest standard.

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Purus Limited Purus is one of Scandinavia’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of wetroom and level-access drainage solutions for the health, leisure, hotel and hospitality industries as well as domestic and social housing. Purus Limited, based in Leeds, specialises in a range of drainage solutions including floor gullies for vinyl and tiled floors, linear drainage solutions and stainless steel channels for commercial and industrial use. Many Purus products, including the Mini Series Floor Gullies, are featured on BIMobject and are also BBA Certified.

Floor Gullies A wide range of Purus Floor Gullies for vinyl, tiled and resin floors are available in plastic, stainless steel and cast iron. Purus’ most popular floor gully, the BBA-Certified Minimax 50, is the world’s shallowest wetroom gully incorporating a NOOD no-odour water trap at just 76mm including falls. The patented NOOD will not allow any foul air to leave the drain even when it dries out, making it ideal for use in health facilities, disabled access wetrooms and care homes such as the 67-bedroom Lord Street Care Home in

Redcar, Cleveland, where the Minimax 50 was recently selected for installation.

For any enquiries or to request further information, please visit: www.purusgroup.com or call: +44 (0)113 289 3172, where the Technical and Sales teams will be happy to assist.

Man, machine and architect

HOPEFlow used for significant Staffordshire military homes build Hope Construction Materials, the UK’s largest independent supplier of construction materials, has completed the supply of 12,500m3 of concrete for the build of more than 300 new military homes.

Paul Coleman, Area Commercial Manager at Hope Construction Materials, said the project highlighted a growing demand for high quality, quick-pour products.

He said, “Since its launch the HOPEFlow product has proven particularly popular and we are delighted to have used it on what was an important and substantial building initiative.

The project, which launched in August, saw 346 new homes built, with Hope providing the concrete slab flooring for each home, using their HOPEFlow high-performance, self-compacting concretes, to ensure that the build was completed to a stringent timescale.

Around 1,000 troops from the 16 Signal Regiment and 1 Armoured Division Signal Regiment will be housed on the Beaconside site, as part of the £51m ‘super garrison’ development funded by the Ministry of Defence. The timber frame housing build, the largest of its kind in Britain, is being fulfilled by social housing specialists Lovell.

Typically a build of this size would take between three and four years, however to be able to accommodate troops returning from Germany, it needs to be completed in just 11 months.

As such the HOPEFlow performance products were used in a bid to minimise cost and project duration, laying 20 slabs (and homes) per week as opposed to an average of four. By doing so groundwork subcontractor Chasetown were able to save time and money, pouring the slabs without the need of power floating, with slab construction time reduced by nearly 75%.

HOPEFlow™ is a suite of high-performance, self-compacting concretes and flowing screeds that can be placed in a fraction of the time of conventional concrete.

The product also provides a high-quality surface finish that requires little or no further remedial work.

The range, which is available nationwide, is ideal for any situation where conventional concrete could be used, from foundations and floors to walls and columns. It flows quickly and easily around complex formwork and busy rebar, without the need for vibration, meaning there is no handarm vibration felt by users and less noise throughout the installation process.

“This was a large-scale project and there was a real desire to complete the build quickly and professionally to ensure available housing when our troops return to Britain. We’re pleased that by using HOPEFlow we vastly reduced the build time of the project to get the soldiers in their homes as soon as possible.”

Throughout the build Hope supplied a total of 2,500m3 of HOPEFlow concrete and 10,000m3 of conventional concrete, from their Four Ashes and Staffordshire concrete plants respectively, with conventional concrete used to build the footings, drainage, curbing and road access.

Both sites are within close proximity to the Beaconsfield site, ensuring that the carbon footprint of the project was kept to a minimum, in line with Hope’s ambitious sustainability targets.

Kevin Pugh, Contract Manager at Chasetown says, “We were working to particularly tight deadlines in order to ensure that the homes were ready for when the troops return home and HOPEFlow has played a major role in being able to meet this demand due to its fast pouring time.

This simply wouldn’t be possible without it.”

Contact T +44 (0)207 647 6220 enquiries@hopeconstructionmaterials.com www.hopeconstructionmaterials.com

Architects can now showcase their CAD skills with a variety of different training courses available at the Man and Machine Training Academy.

Man and Machine’s goal is to help architects optimise the design process. Whether you are in the manufacturing, engineering, architecture, plant or construction industries, they have the experience to understand your business and what you are trying to achieve, and have the expertise to enable you to do it better. Man and Machine specialises in the supply of CAD solutions.

They provide expertise in digital design and data management with over 60 years of combined technical experience.

Man and Machine offers a range of Autodesk® Accredited 2D and 3D CAD Training for both design professionals who are new to CAD drawing software and those who need a more advanced understanding.

The standard training courses include AutoCAD®, Autodesk® Inventor® and Autodesk® Revit, for all of these courses there is a substantial schedule throughout 2014.

If you are unavailable to make the advertised dates or are interested in some of the specialised training, contact the team to discuss your requirements. If you are looking to progress your staff further in their understanding and productivity using any of the CAD products on offer, but have very specific training requirements, Man and Machine can provide flexible training courses that empower your staff with the skills they need to maximise their CAD design capabilities. The content is entirely up to you.

All courses currently take place in the Man and Machine Training centres in Oxfordshire, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or your own offices. To ensure that learning outcomes are met, all scheduled CAD training solutions come with Post Training Support and if needed, free telephone or email support is available for questions asked up to one month after the training course has finished.

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Frese secures contract to work on landmark Imperial west development Lancashire-based Frese, the worldleading manufacturer of energy saving valves, has been awarded a major project to work on the landmark Imperial College London – Imperial West scheme.

Imperial West is a multi million pound new development, a new campus, co-locating world class research-ers, businesses and entrepreneurs.

Frese are supplying energy efficient valves for two new educational research and translation buildings on the scheme, which also includes a 13 storey hotel.

Located in the heart of London, Imperial College London is behind the scheme to create an international hub for top world class researchers and businesses, a hub of an unprecedented scale in London.

Frese was commissioned by contractor Crown House Technologies to supply energy saving valves, their Flanged Optima Compact range, from sizes DN25 up to DN150. They will be used in the buildings hot water heating systems, for chilled water plate heat

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exchangers and for the air handling units.

The pressure independent flow and temperature control valves, which can be fitted to any water based system, ensure precise control in the heating and cooling system. This can lead to up to a 50% saving on the energy a circulating pump consumes and a major reduction on energy bills for a building, as boilers and chillers work more efficiently.

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Building News

Measuring and estimating made simple QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC. QuickScale takes line, path and area measurements from PDF drawings. Use an accurate measurement to scale the drawing. If there are no measurements on the drawing, any known measurement like a door width or parking space can be used.

To measure an area, click on the Area button on the toolbar then click around the points and corners of the area. Similarly to measure a distance, click on the Line or Path button and click on the points and corners of the measurement.

Dimensions are exported to a spreadsheet

QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC. QuickScale can take line, path and area measurements from a 2d drawing in PDF or other image format without printing the drawing.

Measure drawings, scanned documents, photos, maps, etc. saved as PDF or other image format.

It can measure in metres, millimetres, feet, inches, miles, kilometres and microns. where they can be edited. The drawing can be printed to scale on any size printer from A4 to A1 plotters.

Drawings are often emailed in PDF format, without any scale, or not to scale. As long as you have one accurate measurement, you will be able to scale and measure from the PDF. Free 30 day trial available on: www.quickscale.co/register

Advanced Protection for Magna Carta One of the most famous historical documents in Britain, if not the western world, is being protected by extinguishing and fire alarm panels from Advanced with installation by Reflex Systems.

Sealed by King John at Runnymede in 1215, Magna Carta is celebrating its 800th anniversary (the actual anniversary is 15 June). It is the first example of an absolute monarch surrendering some of his powers, the beginning of a process that led eventually to our current system of government and the prototype for democratic government all over the world.

The version protected by Advanced is particularly precious being one of only four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta sealed

by King John and is kept in a special vault at Lincoln Castle, itself a Scheduled Monument; alongside Magna Carta’s sister document The Charter of the Forest (1217).

Lincoln Castle, one of the best preserved in England was constructed in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror, and is one of only two to have two mottes. The

fire and suppression systems installed by long-time Advanced partner Reflex Systems incorporate two MxPro 5 panels in the main heritage centre and the former Victorian prison building, which closed in 1878. Advanced’s ultra-dependable ExGo extinguishant release system has been installed in the Magna Carta vault.

ExGo has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms. It has been installed in highprofile buildings across the globe, including the Romanian National Library and along oil pipelines in Sudan. www.advancedco.com

Advanced Panels protect the Eighth Wonder of the World Hagia Sofia, built in Constantinople almost 1,500 years ago and a landmark of global importance has been protected with an Advanced fire system.

Built on the orders of Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian in 537, it was the world’s largest cathedral and a cornerstone of Christianity for nearly 1,000 years, became one of its most important mosques for almost 500 years and is now a world famous museum and a crown jewel in the history and skyline of Istanbul. As far back as the 6th Century it was called ‘the eighth wonder of the world.’ It welcomes millions of visitors every year and became Turkey’s most visited tourist attraction in 2012.

A recent upgrade to its fire system, installed by Advanced partner, D Sistem, saw an Advanced MxPro 4 fire system installed, supporting optical smoke and air sampling detection, and a range of input and output devices.

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QuickScale: scale, measure and print pdf drawings

MxPro offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free complete training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, multi-loop panels in 200 node networks covering huge areas. Advanced’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range make it customisable to almost any application. www.advancedco.com

You can export the measurements to a spreadsheet to complete your estimates.

You can print the whole drawing, or any part of it, to scale on A3 or A4 printers – even if the original drawing was on A0 paper and even if the drawing has no scale!

No need for expensive CAD software, plotters or large format printers.

Please contact 07791 550 167, email sales@anyscale.co or visit www.quickscale.co

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors are right on Track ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has recently installed high security doors at the National Cycling Centre.

is one of the busiest tracks in the world; therefore, access and security is paramount.

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors installed four double leaf Powershield Strangford Steel Doors in the external perimeter walls of The Manchester Velodrome. The doorsets are certified to LPS 1175 SR4, offering protection against attempts at forced entry with higher tool levels, including sledgehammers and felling axes.

Located in Sports City, Manchester, the National Cycling Centre is Britain’s first indoor cycling track and has become one of the world’s fastest board tracks. Regular users of the track include members of the Great Britain Cycling Team, as well as local schoolchildren and cycling enthusiasts.

For further information, please visit: www. assaabloy.co.uk/Security-Doors or follow Security Doors’ LinkedIn showcase page: https://www.linkedin.com/securitydoors

The track is open seven days a week and

Marshalls Street Furniture & Paving at 151 Rosebery Avenue, London 151 Rosebery Avenue is a 33,000 square feet office building in the heart of one of London’s most prominent commercial districts. Following the departure of tenants the Architect’s Journal and the Architectural Review, Derwent London, one of the capital’s most creative developers, commissioned Hugh Broughton Architects to refurbish and extend the building.

Part of this refurbishment included creating a bright, modern identity to the courtyard garden and carpark.

Located near Sadler’s Well Theatre, and overlooked by most of the offices in the refurbished building, the brief was to create a visually interesting and distinctive break area and vista for staff, as well as an area that would complement the design led architectural building.

The Solution Marshalls supplied a range of street furniture products and paving to this project. The side-road leading into the courtyard area is flanked by 12 Geo bollards, four of these have added illumination. The main courtyard area itself is lit by an array of three symmetrical Parklight lanterns. The light from their 150W ceramic metal halide lamps, hidden inside the top of each column and bounced back from upper reflectors, creates a soft, uniform lighting effect

within the entire space – while avoiding discomfort glare when viewed from surrounding offices.

The area has a number of attractive shrubs and trees in white planters, accompanied by a number of Geo products in stainless steel and aluminium.

The new occupiers of the building have a policy of encouraging staff to cycle to work, so the courtyard is also equipped with 10 Geo Hoop cycle stands.

Using the Geo range has created a unified area both pleasant and inspiring to look at, ambiently lit and including appropriate facilities to encourage cycling to work.

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space. Marshalls Saxon Textured Flag Paving is blended with a hard Yorkstone aggregate to deliver a unique surface finish; the consistency of the textured surface ensures superb durability and non-slip properties.

The Result The design and use of products on this project has created a well-lit, elegant, functional and aesthetically pleasing area with a bright modern identity and appropriate cycle facilities that was fully let before completion at an excellent rent.

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Watertight team offers Kryton concrete solutions Green D+ fuel exempts diesel A new team has been appointed to bring the unique range of Kryton concrete waterproofing solutions to the UK market. The team will be based around the London area and work directly for Source One Environmental, exclusive distributors for Kryton in the UK are Ireland.

and The Midlands, as well as assisting Keith with enquiries from North London.

“The appointment of this team signals a new phase in our partnership with Kryton and demonstrates our long-term commitment to distributing this fantastic technology,” explained Source One Environmental MD, Glenn Cartledge.

Kryton products offer permanent waterproofing to concrete structures via “Both Keith and Andrew a patented microscopic bring great experience and crystalline technology. The knowledge with them. They Source One Environmental newcomers Keith Pearce (L) and range includes admixtures, understand the market, the Andrew Sapnik (R) are on hand to discuss Krypton concrete post-build applications and technology and the products.” waterproofing products repair products. In use for 40 years, Kryton products have Both Keith and Andrew are recent experience within concrete and been applied worldwide to available immediately for cement specialist companies. Keith will deliver certainty to structures as varied as discussions with architects, engineers and spend most of his time in the capital, as basements, car parks, dams, water tanks, contractors who wish to know more about well as covering the South East from his bridges, marine construction and tunnels. concrete waterproofing options. base in Maidstone in Kent. Andrew is based in Oxfordshire, with great access to The new team consists of Keith Pearce For further information, visit: the northern Home Counties, South West and Andrew Sapnik, both of whom have www.s1e.co.uk

generators from NRMM charges Midas, leading generator suppliers to the construction industry, has announced its intention to supply a unique new green biofuel, Green D+ which when used in older diesel generators, will reduce emissions to a level where equipment becomes exempt from the new Government non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) charges.

From 1 September 2015, NRMM of net power between 37kW and 560kW being used on construction sites in London will be required to meet certain criteria based upon engine emissions standards set in EU Directive 97/68/EC. If vehicles or equipment do not comply with the relevant emissions standard, charges will be levied. This means any diesel generators manufactured before 2006 and those bought between 2006 and 2013 will need to be verified.

The innovative Green D+ is a renewable diesel containing a patented British cerium oxide nano technology based performance additive, which: 1. Changes the way fuel burns to deliver

more useful work with every piston stroke, translating into improved fuel economy 2. Reduces combustion temperature resulting in less nitrous oxide production in the engine chamber 3. Provides more efficient oxidation in the chamber thereby further reducing particulate, total hydro carbon, and CO emissions 4. Attracts oxygen from nitrous oxide in the exhaust gases thereby further reducing nitrous oxide emissions.

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Sliding Folding Doors are a national company, based in London offering the supply and or installation of specialist concertina style doors which open up a room in a way that traditional patio and French doors cannot achieve. Our staff have many years experience behind them and are proud to offer a personal service, handling the project from concept to completion.

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